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Vietnam’s Paradox: Commemorating the Battle of the Paracels
By Christelle Nguyen
The clash is a milestone for Hanoi’s South China Sea claims – but marking its 50th anniversary requires discussing the government of South Vietnam.
Is Vietnam Entering Uncharted Waters?
By Carl Thayer
The recent prolonged absence of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong raised the question of how the Communist Party might deal with a leader's incapacitation or death.
Indonesian President Discusses Maritime Tensions, Economy on Vietnam Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
President Joko Widodo's state visit came in the middle of a Southeast Asian tour that also involved stops in the Philippines and Brunei.
Why is Vietnam Worried About Cambodia’s Mekong Canal Project?
By Sothearak Sok
The proposed Funan Techo Canal is set to connect the country's coast to the Mekong River via a system of lock gates.
How Taiwan-ASEAN Semiconductor Cooperation Can Bolster Taipei’s National Security
By Chin Hsueh
Three decades after the first iteration of the “Go South” policy, changing geoeconomic realities are making the idea more attractive than ever.
China, America, and Vietnam’s Diplomatic Blitz in 2023
By Sebastian Strangio
The Diplomat interviews Khang Vu, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science at Boston College, about Vietnam’s diplomatic strategy amid great power competition.
Italy and Vietnam Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
By Andrea Pezzati
Recent advances in the relationship reflect Rome’s increased strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
Nguyen Phu Trong Would Find An Ally In Dickens
By David Hutt
The political vision of the Communist Party chief is built on a bedrock of Victorian moralism.
China Railway Plans to Test Vietnam’s Foreign Policy Equilibrium
By Brandon Tran
The Kunming-Haiphong railway runs directly through Vietnam's most significant deposits of rare earth minerals.
Vietnam and China Announce Major Upgrade in Relations During Xi Visit
By Khang Vu
Hanoi's decision to join Beijing's "community of common destiny" is consistent with the country's longstanding policy of assurance toward its northern neighbor.
China’s Leader Xi Jinping to Visit Vietnam Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The trip comes on the heels of the Vietnamese government's significant diplomatic upgrades with the United States and Japan.
Vietnam in a Styrofoam Box: A Tale of Corruption and Concealment
By Buu Nguyen
The boxes, which were allegedly used in recent grand-scale corruption cases, have become a symbol of the country's rampant graft problem.